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Weak Jobs Report Raises Chances of a September Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve held rates steady in July but two governors dissented, saying they had concerns about labor market ...
Trump urgently wants Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. That won't happen this week, economists say.
President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at ...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged for fifth-straight time
President Donald Trump urged the central bank to cut rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is holding firm — but more and more ...
National Economic Council director discusses Fed interest rate decision
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘America Reports’ to break down the latest GDP numbers and ...
Sen. Rand Paul favors the prospect of abolishing the Federal Reserve
Republican Sen. Rand Paul indicated that he would support abolishing the Federal Reserve if the U.S. adopted a balanced ...
Watch: What to know about US interest rates staying steady
The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for the fifth-straight time, despite pressure from President Donald ...
Powell on ‘solid ground’ by not raising interest rates, says fmr. Kansas City Fed chief
Thomas Hoenig, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Fed Chair ...
Fed keeps rates steady but warns about slowing economic growth, inflation risks
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday while warning about slowing economic growth, despite ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower rates. The Fed kept its short-term ...